Tazeem
An Arabic masculine name meaning respect, honor, or veneration.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Tazeem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tazeem today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tazeem births was 2015 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tazeem. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tazeem with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tazeem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2015
7 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,500
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Tazeem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tazeem by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tazeem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tazeem
The name Tazeem has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "ta'zim," which means "to honor" or "to respect." The name is believed to have emerged in the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the spread of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions.
Tazeem is a name that carries a strong connotation of reverence and admiration. In Islamic tradition, it is often associated with the concept of venerating and honoring Allah, the supreme being, as well as showing respect toward the teachings of the Qur'an and the prophets.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tazeem can be found in the historical accounts of the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century CE. During this period, several prominent figures bore the name, including Tazeem ibn Abd al-Malik, a military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Throughout history, the name Tazeem has been carried by various individuals of note. One such figure was Tazeem al-Din, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 13th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his influence on the development of Islamic legal thought.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tazeem Khan, a military leader and governor who served under the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Mughal rule in the Indian subcontinent.
In the realm of literature, the name Tazeem is associated with the famous Persian poet and mystic, Tazeem al-Mulk, who lived in the 12th century CE. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and devotion, are celebrated as masterpieces of Persian literature.
One of the most renowned individuals with the name Tazeem was Tazeem al-Din al-Nabulusi, a Syrian scholar, mystic, and poet who lived in the 17th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual and spiritual circles of his time and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and Sufism.
These examples demonstrate the rich historical legacy of the name Tazeem and its association with individuals who have left an indelible mark on various aspects of Islamic culture, scholarship, and leadership across various regions and time periods.
People
Tazeem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tazeem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tazeem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tazeem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tazeem going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Tazeem a common name?
We classify Tazeem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tazeem most popular?
The single biggest year for Tazeem was 2015, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tazeem is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tazeem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tazeem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tazeem in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tazeem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tazeem in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tazeem can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Tazeem?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.